Types of Exterior Trim
Siding
Nothing will affect the appearance of your home more dramatically than the exterior siding you choose. As you shop, look for a siding material that suits the architectural style of your house and also fits your lifestyle. Your decision can change the look of an entire neighborhood.
When aluminum or vinyl siding doesn’t cut it, check out the array of top quality natural wood siding products offered by Anderson Moulding Doors & Windows. Wood Siding is prized for its warmth and workability. Wood siding is the choice for a premium renovation project.
James Hardie fiber cement siding products offers great looks with a siding that ‘s virtually indestructable. Whether your dream house is a classic Colonial, ladylike Victorian or handsome Craftsman, the diverse and detailed product selection from James Hardie will help you create a historically accurate, architecturally correct and flat-out gorgeous home.
Speak to an Anderson specialist for other options of siding.
Wood Decking
Decks and wooden walkways can add beauty and value to any home, but the variety of wood available can make choosing materials an overwhelming task. Each species of wood that is used in deck applications has unique features and benefits relative to cost. For instance, mahogany offers a balanced compromise between price and value that makes it a great choice for outdoor applications such as decks. There are also other exotic hardwoods from which to choose.
Mangaris brand hardwood decking is made from highest quality, all clear heart Red Balau, Diamond, and other similar species. Quality is of the utmost importance to make sure that wood bearing the Mangaris mark is deserving of the brand name. Mangaris offers two types of hardwood decking: Red Balau and Diamond. All have extremely high hardness ratings and have 20-year warranties guaranteeing they will resist rot and decay. Coloring will vary depending on which type of decking you are looking at. Mangaris Diamond will have the least color variation of any other hardwoods.
Tigerwood (Also known as: Goncalo Alves, Brazilian Koa, and Muiracatiara) is one of the finest quality hardwoods available that features a unique light golden-brown to reddish-brown coloring with exotic black and brown streaks. Tigerwood is naturally resistant to rot and decay which results in a 30+ year lifespan without preservatives!
Speak to an Anderson Specialist about all of your wood decking options.
Composite Decking
The main benefit of composite decking is that you will never have to stain, treat or paint the composite decking like wood materials. Most higher quality decking materials include a warranty against breaking, cracking, and rotting. This is also a major benefit when considering ongoing maintenance of the deck.
Another consideration is the ease of installation. Some composite decking systems are created to be screwed in with special screws to prevent them from warping or curling. Other composite decking systems have grooves to which you can fasten specially designed clips. Anderson Moulding Doors & Windows offers products by tow of the industries top composite decking manufacturers, Fiberon and Trex.
Ask you Anderson decking specialist about the benefits of Fiberon and Trex.
PVC Columns
PVC columns or column wraps are made of strong and durable PVC and installation is simply. When installation is complete you’ll be amazed at the smooth appearance of the new surface. These PVC columns are also designed to provide additional bonding between panels.
Various finishes are available to suit your home design. Sizes include 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 PVC column posts. Total post lengths are 10ft so that you can customize the sizes to fit any height. PVC columns do not require milling or painting. This is one of the main benefits of choosing PVC materials for your columns. It is also resistant to swelling, warping and chipping.
Columns
Columns are architectural elements that can be functional or just decorative. Incorporating columns into modern interior design is one of the best ways to make rooms and outdoor living spaces look more appealing and interesting. Columns bring a classic feel into modern homes. They are elegant and versatile elements that come in various styles, sizes and materials, and can be used for decorating any living space and creating customizes, more spacious and bright homes.
Many column designs are available, including the three traditional Greek columns. Doric, which has fluted sides and a smooth, rounded top and doesn’t have a separate base. Ionic, which is also fluted but is slightly more slender than a Doric column, sits on a rounded base and has scroll-shaped ornaments on top. Corinthian, which is also fluted and has a highly decorative top, featuring olive or laurel leaf.
Railing Systems
There’s no denying that front porch railings not only provide safety but also will give your porch some real pizzazz! Even if not required by your local building codes, railings add charm and curb appeal.
Like many components of your porch, you have many porch railing designs from which to choose. You can choose to create a balustrade (the complete railing system) to reflect your own style and desires or you can reflect the architectural style of your home.
Whether your front porch railings are wooden, metal, glass or composites, it’s all about finding the right look to suit your personal tastes. An Anderson Specialist is a great person to ask about design.